We take a look at four switch models and show why these are the best 2.5GbE and 10GbE switches for the homelab, home, and office. With pricing in the $95-130 range and many options to choose from, we dig into these switches and how they work. This is the best cheap #homelab switch out there. STH Main Site Article: https://www.servethehome.com/finally-mokerlink-2g08110gs-8x-2-5gbe-1x-10gbe-switch-review/ STH Top 5 Weekly Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/dryM09 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a STH YT Member and Support Us ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Join STH YouTube membership to support the channel: null STH Merch on Spring: null ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to Find STH ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STH Forums: https://forums.servethehome.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServeTheHome Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servethehome-com/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServeTheHome/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servethehome/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to Find The Unit We Purchased Note we may earn a small commission if you use these links to purchase a product through them. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - MokerLink - https://amzn.to/3BfDlb4 - Sodola - https://amzn.to/3HYOfpq - NICGIGA - https://amzn.to/3LTC5zf - Horaco on AliExpress (long shipping times): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdnN7it ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction and Pricing Levels 02:06 Unboxing 04:48 Hardware Overview 07:33 Diagram of Realtek Switch Chips 08:36 Power Consumption and Noise 10:44 Performance 11:09 Key Lessons Learned - 4 of the Same 11:33 Amazon vs. AliExpress Brands and Pricing 13:53 The Scary One-Time Bug 14:36 A Call to Vendors on 2.5GbE Switches 16:09 Wrap-up ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Other STH Content Mentioned in this Video ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - Ultimate 2.5GbE Switch Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brQUwucJLtg - Updated Ultimate 2.5GbE Mega Round-up STH Main Site: https://www.servethehome.com/the-ultimate-cheap-2-5gbe-switch-mega-round-up-qnap-netgear-hasivo-mokerlink-trendnet-zyxel-tp-link/ - TP-Link TL-SH1008 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYkicPEDoLE - Hasivo S1100P-8GT Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1jt6U1IWAA - TRENDnet TEG-S380 and TEG-S350 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YetKfMcdZj4 - Netgear MS108UP Review: https://www.servethehome.com/netgear-ms108up-review-8-port-poe-and-poe-2-5gbe-switch/ - Netgear MS105 Review: https://www.servethehome.com/netgear-ms105-5-port-2-5gbe-switch-review/ - MikroTik CRS504-4XQ-IN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhBsroF78qg - MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4sUWO61VsU